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Slight Pitted scars on Face
Hello Doctor, I have nominal pitted acne scars on my face. Can I use Tretinoin 0.025 percent or Tretinoin 0.050 percent for clearing the scars. Is the use of derma roller effective? Pls help.
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Hello. I am an aesthetic physician.
And i understand your concerns
But to make it more clear for you- Scars are not acne that can be treated with isotret.
Isotret is meant to be taken for active acne issues. And that too in a certain grade of acne.
Scars on the other hand are basically post inflammatory reactions that usually occur post chronic acne conditions and they can’t be treated by oral medications.
Derma roller is very helpful for acne scars as it works on collagen reconstruction which eventually heals the skin and scars.
So yes, you should definitely get a paid consultation and think about derma pen and other treatment modalities.
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Pitted scars can be because of many reasons. You need to get certain tests done and a skin opd visit is a must. Dont take Tretinoin without a dermatologist recommendation.
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For skin problems ,any doctor would need to check the severity first and then only can recommend suitable medicine
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Consult a dermatologist
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Hi, pitted acne scars are caused by collagen loss and usually don’t respond completely to creams alone. Tretinoin 0.025% can help improve skin texture and stimulate collagen gradually — start with alternate nights and increase as tolerated. Tretinoin 0.05% is stronger and can cause dryness or peeling if not used correctly.
Derma roller (microneedling) is quite effective when done professionally — it boosts collagen and smoothens scars over multiple sessions. Combination therapy (tretinoin + microneedling/PRP) gives best results.
Since scar depth and skin type vary person to person, I’ll guide you with a personalized plan for safe and faster results. You can connect with me directly on WhatsApp — eight, zero, zero, nine, eight, two, one, three, three, two for a detailed consultation and customized treatment schedule.
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Yes u can!..
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consult derma doc once
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Please consult a dermatologist physically.
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Use plain clinamycin gel
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Derma roller is generally safe to use. As for your pitted acne kindly send your pic so i can suggest you a proper dosage of tretinoin.
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icepack in the mornings along with a good sunscreen and moisturiser is ideal.
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You can use the Derma roller. Consult with the dermatologist
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Yes it's safe
But try to consult a dermatologist
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Yes you can use safely.
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Yes, you can use Tretinoin 0.025% at night to improve scars slowly; start 2–3 times a week, then increase as tolerated. Derma roller (0.5–1 mm) done once in 3–4 weeks by a trained professional also helps. Use sunscreen daily and moisturize well to avoid irritation.
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You can try tretinoin either of them, depending on the severity of the scars .you can consider rolling,laser, micro needling carbon laser therapy with an aesthetic dermatologist
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Cannot provide proper details here
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Helloo.. the scars just wont give a proper diagnosis .. please attach a pic.if u have acne with comedones use proper skin care and then start with base tretinoin 0.025 percent along with a good moisturizer.
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Need few more details
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Yes u can use
Weekly facial scrub to removed dead skin
Consult online will guide
Apply evion cream night time
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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